New Russian Polls Show Strong Trust in Putin, Lower Marks for Government

Overview

• VTsIOM reports that 77.8% of Russians trust Vladimir Putin and 75.3% approve of his work as president.
• FOM finds 77% say they trust Putin and 76% positively assess his performance.
• Assessments of institutions are weaker, with VTsIOM showing 47% approval of the government and 58.3% trust in Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
• FOM records 52% rating the government’s work positively and 54% approving of Mishustin’s performance.
• In a hypothetical State Duma vote measured by FOM, United Russia draws 40% support, followed by LDPR at 10%, CPRF at 8%, and New People and A Just Russia at 3% each.